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8 Escudos - Charles III
| Gold (.901) | 27.0674 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.901) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Spain coat of arms surrounded by order chain and legend on outer circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO•
•Mo• •FM•
Translation:
With happiness in both under the look of God
Mexico City FM
Comment
KM#156.1 - "FM" and mint mark uprightKM#156.2 - Initial letters and mint mark inverted
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the last Spanish king to rule over the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This coin was minted in 1772, just a few years before Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. The coin's design features an image of Charles III on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. It was made of gold (.901) and weighed 27.0674 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1773 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1774 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1775 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1777 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1778 FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1782 FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1783 FF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1785 FM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Charles III 1772-1785 coin.
